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Recent Examples of cob
Be generous with the application, making sure each cob is evenly coated.
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Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
Say hello to this nifty peeler from Oxo that removes each kernel of corn straight from the cob with ease.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 14 May 2025
The remains were wrapped in textiles and buried alongside corn cobs; pottery fragments; and artifacts made of bone, stone and wood, reports Live Science’s Kristina Killgrove.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
Kids were on shucking duty, while the adults were in charge of cutting the corn off the cob.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2025
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Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
Say hello to this nifty peeler from Oxo that removes each kernel of corn straight from the cob with ease.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 14 May 2025
The remains were wrapped in textiles and buried alongside corn cobs; pottery fragments; and artifacts made of bone, stone and wood, reports Live Science’s Kristina Killgrove.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
Kids were on shucking duty, while the adults were in charge of cutting the corn off the cob.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cob
Noun
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The tragedy, plus relocating from California to Nashville's suburbs, has made that metaphorical steed gallop headlong, but controlled, into the darkness.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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The celebrated trainer of on-screen horses didn’t mistreat his steeds.—
Gary Baum,
People.com,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Elon Musk’s public discussions about ketamine for depression made waves, as did Naomi Campbell’s extensive vitamin regimens and Gwyneth Paltrow’s jade eggs.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The crown’s intricate decorations, including gold beads and jade pieces, highlight the craftsmanship of the era.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Eastman’s report said the mare died during his initial physical exam.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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The 6-year-old mare, ridden by Hall of Famer Mike Smith, wins the $200,000 Vanity Handicap by a half-length over St Trinians at Hollywood Park.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
Noun
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One of them picked up the skate Maxwell was using for bait and ran with it.—
Donald Millus,
Outdoor Life,
3 July 2025
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Unfortunately for them, West plans to trade in his cleats for skates for good after this fall.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Still haven’t pulled the plug on that new swimsuit?—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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The Yankees pulled the plug on The Machine, designating DJ LeMahieu for assignment on Wednesday.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Examples include Roan’s retro Grammy Awards performance atop a giant pink pony and surrounded by clown cowboys, and arriving on stage at the 2024 Governors Ball by bursting out of a smoking bong apple and emerging in full body paint as the Statue of Liberty.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
11 July 2025
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The Dolphins came out in pony personnel (two running backs on the field) with running back Raheem Mostert in the backfield and De’Von Achane in the slot.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The first foal to reach the shore receives a special title—either King or Queen Neptune, depending on its gender—and is given away via a raffle.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
4 July 2025
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The foal was taken to park headquarters, where Stuska assessed it and consulted the foundation’s veterinarian.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2025
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Another photographer shared photos and video of One Ear engaged in and even challenging other stallions to battle.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Lexington, a thoroughbred stallion of the 1850s, was the greatest racer ever.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
18 May 2025
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“Cob.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cob. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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